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Playing Well with Others….Portland Real Estate Broker Interaction!

May4
"Working Together" - sung by Gonzales. I recently had a business associate ask me "do you think I would've gotten a better deal on my home purchase if my agent was more aggressive?". I, of course, recognize that we may be discussing semantics here, but I believe aggression can be the antithesis of a successful real estate transaction. A real estate sale or purchase can be stressful on a good day. You are, after all, buying or selling the largest purchase the average citizen will make. We're not all "Donald Trump" so the purchase of our primary residence, second home or a real estate… Read More

The Evolving Role of the Real Estate Broker!

February15
The role of the real estate agent in Portland Oregon or anywhere else is constantly evolving.  When I started my real estate career in 1985, we had one computer in our office.  NO ONE in my office had a personal computer.  I knew one Realtor with a cell p… Read More

And, We Wonder Why We Have a Banking Crisis???

October6
After this posting, I might have to rename my site from "Portland Real Estate Update" to "Portland Real Estate Rant"!  But, my recent short sale experience should make us all "mad as hell and we're not going to take it any more"!!!  So, here's my current sh… Read More

What is Agency and What Does it Mean to a Buyer or Seller?

June21
AGENCY! How exactly does "agency" apply to real estate and the relationships between buyer and seller and their real estate agent in our Portland Oregon real estate market?  What are the responsibilities and obligations?  AND, what are the subtleties that in… Read More
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